Overview

The Hospital for Special Surgery has an excellent opportunity for etiher a new grad or experienced Certified Nurse Anesthetist with excellent clinical skills to join our Anesthesiology team!

Under the direction of the Anesthesiologist-in-Chief and working in the Anesthesia care team model, you will be responsible for the full range of anesthetic care at HSS.

Using proper technique, you will work with physician Anesthesiologists to :

Responsibilities:

Administers anesthetics and monitors patients in the operating room

Participates with attending anesthesiologist in pre-operative assessment, formulation and implementation of the anesthetic plan, and initiation of the post-operative pain regimen

Accurately records anesthetics and plan of care in the electronic medical record

Transfers patients from the operating room to the post anesthesia care unit with appropriate monitoring and interventions. Transfers care appropriately to the PACU team, including appropriate sign out. Starts PCA pumps when indicated.

Demonstrates proficiency in using a needleless system

Demonstrates the proper use and storage of controlled substances

Promotes a team-centered approach to facilitate the achievement of clinical, department and work group goals

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Current NYS RN licensure and registration

Certified as a Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) from the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).

Excellent clinical, organization and communication skills coupled with the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment will be essential to your success at HSS.

Bachelors degree also required.

Hospital for Special Surgery offers a unique work environment, diverse job types and extraordinary career opportunities. HSS encourages and supports professional growth and development, recognizes individual contributions, and offers unique and highly competitive compensation packages. This is how we attract and retain highly skilled professionals, renowned for their leadership and vision in clinical care, teaching, research & development.

Founded in 1863, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is a world leader in orthopedics, rheumatology and rehabilitation. In the most recent U.S. News & World Report “American’s Best Hospitals” issue, HSS ranks #1 in orthopedics and #2 in rheumatology. In addition, the American Nurses Credentialing Center has honored HSS with four consecutive designations of Magnet® recognition. HSS has one of the lowest infection rates in the country.

Hospital for Special Surgery is located in New York City and online at www.hss.edu